Materials technology continues to improve motorcycle riding. A while back, I mentioned learning about a new material called 3DO that was changing motorcycle protective gear.
Now the gear is becoming a reality. Initially, it is expensive, and the products are limited. However, we are talking way cool here.
If you don't recall, 3DO is thin and flexible, and fits tight to your body. On impact, it hardens. This allows it to spread the impact over a longer period of time. In other words, absorption.
BMW, which always makes quality stylish riding gear, has a little 3DO wear available. There is a wicked expensive French company called GZE advertising a leather jacket that is thin, abrasion resistant, and good looking.
Incidentally, "hardening" is not exactly accurate. The material allows the armor to "flow" with you until impact, then the molecules "lock" in place, providing protection.
I have even seen an indication that 3DO is being considered for motorcycle helmets (as well as sking, bike riding, and other applications.)
Stay tuned.
Of course, for motorcycle riders, the ultimate question remains unanswered: How will this work for me on hot days?
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